Cincinnati Bengals fans watch the game in the fourth quarter of a Week 16 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns won 26-18. (Photo11: Kareem Elgazzar)

The Cincinnati Bengals are on the head-coach hunt for the first time in 16 years.

Follow along for updates, candidate background and more information as the Bengals pursue a replacement for Marvin Lewis.

The latest

- The Jets are expected to hire Adam Gase, according to multiple reports. That's six coaching vacancies filled, leaving the Bengals and Dolphins as the last remaining open positions. None of the coaches hired to this point have been targeted by Cincinnati, creating the opportunity for the franchise to hire the No. 1 target. Who that is and how that will play out is yet to be determined.

- Signs point to a decision on the 10th head coach in Bengals franchise history is near. It's not yet clear who the coach will be as the team is keeping everything close to the vest. But it appears the interviewing portion of the search is over as dominoes start to fall across the league.

- The dominos are falling across the NFL. Green Bay hired Tennessee OC Matt LaFleur to be their heard coach. The Arizona Cardinals brought in Kliff Kingsbury for their top job, and the Tampa Bay Bucs hired Bruce Arians. Reports Wednesday have Cleveland tabbing their OC Freddie Kitchens and Denver going for Chicago DC Vic Fangio.

- The Broncos blocked the Bengals from interviewing consultant and former head coach Gary Kubiak for their offensive coordinator position, according to ESPN. His presence would obviously have made sense in a potential pairing with former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph or another defensive hire.

- The Bengals met with Los Angeles Rams assistants Zac Taylor and Shane Waldron on Friday and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Saturday. The former Bengals running back (1995-98) was next in line behind Doug Pederson (Eagles) and Matt Nagy (Bears) to work under Andy Reid in KC.

- New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will not interview for the Bengals head coach position, according to a report by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The report said McDaniels declined Cincinnati's request for an interview.

- The Bengals have requested permission to interview Tampa Bay Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken, according to a report by ESPN. That interivew is expected to take place Monday.

- Hue Jackson interviewed on Wednesday. Jackson re-joined the Bengals coaching staff midseason as special assistant to Lewis after the Browns fired him. Prior to his stint leading the Browns, Jackson was in in the mix in a potential succession plan during his time as Bengals offensive coordinator.

- The Bengals interviewed Vance Joseph on Thursday and Friday, according to multiple reports. Joseph was fired by Broncos Dec. 31 after two seasons as head coach. He served as the Bengals defensive backs coach from 2014-15.

- Two internal candidates, Bill Lazor and Darrin Simmons, interviewed for the job Tuesday, sources confirmed to the Enquirer.

Candidates

Cincinnati Bengals assistant to the head coach Hue Jackson laughs as he hugs Cleveland Browns head coach Gregg Williams after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. The Bengals fell 35-20, giving the Browns their first road win since 2015.(Photo11: Sam Greene, The Enquirer)

Hue Jackson

Age: 53

Current job: Served as special assistant to Lewis with the Bengals after the Browns fired him midseason.

They said it: “I think Hue should get an opportunity to speak with them. I think he’s more than qualified and has been in a couple of difficult situations. That’s tough, and it hasn’t broken his way. I think he’s an excellent football coach, he’s a great motivator, he’s detailed. So I think he deserves an opportunity — if not here, somewhere else.” - Marvin Lewis, Dec. 31, 2018.

They said it: ““His ability to adjust within the players, injuries and all that – that’s really important. A lot of people can’t do that. Sometimes people just want to throw their hands up in the air as opposed to already be working on the solution ... It shows a lot of character in people to deal with that.” - Marvin Lewis, January, 2018.

Special teams coach Darrin Simmons and Cincinnati Bengals punter Kevin Huber (10) argue after a punt play in the second quarter of the NFL Week 13 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Broncos led 7-3 at halftime. (Photo11: Sam Greene, The Enquirer)

Darrin Simmons

Age: 45

Current job: Bengals special teams coordinator

Other interviews: TBD

Experience: 22 years; served in various roles with the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals connections: special teams 2003-'18.

They said it: "For Darrin, he understands all the stuff that goes on with (roles throughout a game). I think he's great situationally, the stuff the head coach normally controls in the game. I'm not worried about any of that kind of stuff. It is good that it is the preseason, because if something were to happen -- obviously you don't want it to happen -- you kind of get prepared for if something were to happen." - Andy Dalton, Aug. 8, 2017 when Simmons filled in for Lewis for a preseason game.

New University of Cincinnati offensive coordinator Zac Taylor meets the media at his introductory press conference at Fifth Third Arena.(Photo11: The Enquirer/Kareem Elgazzar)

Zac Taylor

Age: 35

Current job: Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach

Other interviews: The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos have requested interviews with Taylor.

Experience: 10 years; served in various roles with the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams; University of Cincinnati offensive coordinator 2016.

Bengals connections: None.

They said it: “I knew of him because I’m a fan of coaching. I remembered him playing at Nebraska. And when he got into coaching, I just remember being impressed with the way he handled himself in 2012 on Hard Knocks, funny as that is. He was a younger coach, and just the way he communicated with the quarterbacks, you could tell he was authentic and genuine.” - Sean McVay, from Dec. 6, 2018 Sports Illustrated story

Shane Waldron

Age: 39

Current job: Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/pass game coordinator

Other interviews: TBD

Experience: 13 years; served in various roles with the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams.

Bengals connections: None.

They said it: “I think Shane has given us a whole lot more than a passing game coordinator. I think the leadership that he provides, the steady force as far as just a great demeanor, a great presence, somebody that I can certainly learn from.” - Sean McVay, to Detroit Lions media in November, 2018.

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph watches the replay screen during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.(Photo11: Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)

Vance Joseph

Age: 46

Current job: Fired by the Denver Broncos Dec. 31.

Other interviews: TBD

Experience: 19 years; 11-21 as Denver Broncos head coach from 2017-18; served in various roles for the 49ers, Texans, Bengals and Dolphins.

They said it: “Although we decided to make this change, I believe Vance is a good football coach who has a bright future in this league. Vance made a lot of strides and deserves credit for how hard and competitively the team played this season." Broncos GM John Elway, Dec. 31, 2018.

Eric Bieniemy

Age: 49

Current job: Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator

Other interviews: Bieniemy has drawn interest from the Jets, Bucs, Dolphins and Cardinals.

Experience: 18 years; served in various roles for University of Colorado, UCLA; running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings 2006-'10; running backs coach, offensive coordinator for Chiefs 2013-present.

Bengals connections: Played running back for the Bengals from 1995-'98.

They said it: "He’s going to make sure everything is covered. I trust him for that. I can’t be there every second. He jumps in and just takes charge and I have full confidence in him so I can go be the head coach and he can run the offense. He does a heck of a job with it.

“When he brings it, he’s bringing it and it’s every day. He doesn’t let one thing slide. ... This is him. It’s attention to detail and I’m going to make sure my closet is clean and your closet better be clean, too. If not I’m going to help you clean it.'" Kansas City coach Andy Reid, in a September story by ESPN.

Nov 21, 2015; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken looks on from the sidelines during a game against Old Dominion on Nov. 21, 2015, in Hattiesburg, Miss.(Photo11: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports)